Nepal's Dipendra Singh Airee Shatters Yuvraj Singh's Record, Scores Fastest T20I Half-century
Dipendra Singh Airee's blazing knock of 52* off 9 balls at Asian Games 2023 surpasses Yuvraj Singh's record of a 12-ball Half-Century
In a sensational display of power-hitting, Nepal's batsman Dipendra Singh Airee has rewritten the record books by achieving the fastest half-century in T20 international cricket. Airee's stunning feat took place during Nepal's clash against Mongolia at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China.
Airee's unbeaten 52 runs came off a mere 9 balls and included a staggering display of 8 sixes. This incredible performance not only propelled Nepal to a commanding position but also etched Dipendra Singh Airee's name into cricket history.
Notably, The previous record for the fastest half-century in T20 international cricket was held by the former Indian all-rounder, Yuvraj Singh. Yuvraj Singh's exceptional half-century came off 12 balls during the 2007 T20 World Cup encounter against England in Durban.